Social Worker month, as it is commonly celebrated, is really a celebration of the capital SW, that is people who have degrees in Social Work both at a Bachelor’s and Master’s level. But we, at Hale Kipa, would also like to acknowledge all of our social workers. And while Hale Kipa certainly has MSW’s, and at times BSW’s, the reality is that the organization does social work although not always by Social Workers. More

Hale Kipa held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new multi-purpose campus in West Oahu on Dec. 4, 2018. The event featured speeches by Hale Kipa leadership, a formal blessing, VIP recognition and light refreshments. Participants included supporters, stakeholders, community members and other invited guests.

Located on 4.26 acres along Old Fort Weaver Road in Ewa, Hale Kipa’s Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus will serve as the agency’s headquarters and consolidate Hale Kipa’s programs and operations to improve service quality, reduce costs and build a sense of place in West Oahu. It will be completed later this year. / More

We are fast approaching our 50^th anniversary, and our very own Sam Smith has been compiling a timeline of our journey.  His walk down memory lane has uncovered some great stories, so we are sharing them on Facebook as part of our Throwback Thursday series.  Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@HaleKipaInc) to learn about our last 50 years. 

Above: IT'S THROWBACK THURSDAY! In the early 1980s, Steve Jobs donated new computers to Hale Kipa, enough so they could have one at every facility. He flew the staff out to California and trained them to use the machines, as well. According to the executive director at the time, Sam Cox, “this helped initiate the organization called Hawaii Youth Services Network”